The SportsPro London key themes will strip away the hype and get to the heart of what’s actually happening, with our most straight-talking agenda yet.
Check out the key topics we’ll be covering, and who you’ll hear from in our dedicated content tracks ![]()
It’s not easy to get the attention of big brands in a saturated market, and anyone who says otherwise is lying to you.
Day 1 (29 April)
How do you build successful and measurable brand partnerships from the inside out?
More competition. Less budget to go around. The winners are those who can prove ROI beyond just logo placement.
Hear how F1 ACADEMY and TeamViewer’s purpose driven partnership has delivered standout impact through bold creative and meaningful storytelling, outperforming major sponsors while advancing inclusivity.
Delve into how top brands filter sponsorship opportunities, prioritising partnerships where they can deliver real impact rather than spreading investment too thin.
As sponsorship landscapes evolve, brands are rethinking the role and value of front-of-shirt partnerships. This panel explores how brands evaluate these deals, what they expect in return, and how teams can deliver meaningful commercial impact in a changing market. What you’ll learn:
The deal is official, you’ve patted each other on the back – now the hard part begins. This brands therapy session acts as a reality check for brands, uncovering what can cause broken sponsorship models and how to build partnerships that deliver. You’ll learn:
Industry growth isn’t trickling down – while elite sports enjoy constant sponsorship and ticketing demand, most others fight for visibility and momentum.
Day 2 (30 April)
Most sports organisations aren’t chasing hyper-growth at the top – they’re battling rising costs, stretched teams, and limited budgets in the middle of the market.
The Challenger Sports track offers a reality check and practical playbook for tier 2 and 3 rights holders to cut costs, unlock new revenue, and make smarter decisions with the resources they actually have.
With the confidence earned from recent growth in the sport, Volleyball World and the FIVB made a deliberate choice: to disrupt rather than protect the status quo.
This session explores why change was essential, and how the Beach World Series was conceived as a premium, 10-destination global circuit: a fan-first, destination-driven platform designed to create greater impact for athletes, fans, and host cities, while positioning beach volleyball to compete more broadly in the global sports and entertainment landscape.
Under new leadership, UIPM is reinventing Modern Pentathlon not just as a multi-discipline competition, but as an entertainment product fit for today’s fan. As Los Angeles 2028 approaches, hear how UIPM is building ‘the show’ to create stars, expand global participation, and engage new audiences.
Navigating the EFL requires more than just passion; it demands a radical rethink of club operations. This panel explores how clubs are bridging the gap between ambitious growth and fiscal reality. Learn how to leverage a digitally-native approach to fan engagement and innovative commercial models to build a sustainable, competitive brand in football’s most challenging financial landscape.
The greatest impact of technology is improving efficiency and reducing costs -not chasing hail-mary innovations that rarely work.
Day 1 (29 April)
Technology promises revolutionise every corner of sport – but most organisations struggle to turn tech into actual revenue.
The Technology & Innovation Track cuts through the hype, revealing where sports tech delivers real value and how to break down monetisation barriers with AI implementation, personalised fan revenue, and data-driven ticketing.
Discover how Reading FC is using AI across football operations and business functions, from performance analysis and recruitment to operational efficiency and fan engagement, as the club builds a data-driven edge on and off the pitch.
GenAI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s an organisational capability. Hear how VfL Wolfsburg has scaled ChatGPT club-wide, embedding GenAI across departments to drive efficiency, governance, and everyday operational impact. Learn how to approach AI not as a tech novelty, but as a strategic tool woven into daily operations.
Most sports organisations know only a fraction of their total audience. The rest remain fragmented across ticketing, retail, digital, and engagement touchpoints; limiting insight, personalisation, and revenue growth. This session explores how rights holders can move from unknown and disconnected audiences to unified supporter profiles that enable smarter engagement, stronger fan relationships, and measurable commercial impact.
With more platforms and more competition for attention, sports faces both opportunities and challenges to stay relevant and drive revenue.
Day 2 (30 April)
Sports media is fragmenting fast – stagnant broadcast deals, plateauing social metrics, and fans scattered across platforms while creators seize live rights.
The Media Track decodes what works: content strategies, distribution mastery, and monetisation tactics for rights negotiators, social leads, and emerging sports platforms.
Join Dave Gibbs to explore how WBD Sports transformed the Olympic viewing experience at Milano Cortina 2026. Discover how the debut of Max as the Home of the Olympics shattered streaming records. Learn how product-led strategies are evolving to meet the demands of the modern fan and securing the future of live sport.
Industry leaders explore how cloud-native infrastructure and AI-driven automation scale real-time storytelling across global multi-club portfolios to capture younger audiences.
Fandom is shifting as global broadcasts and algorithms drive the rise of the “Second Club Fan.” Modern fans now curate portfolios of allegiances alongside their primary teams. Join us to unpack this phenomenon through the lens of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Discover the drivers behind multi-club loyalty, identify key fan personas, and learn practical strategies for rights holders to engage and monetize this high-spending new wave of global supporters.
Many “needle-moving” ideas have come and gone – sports must focus on its core business and accept there’s no magical pot of money at the end of the rainbow.
Day 2 (30 April)
Sport grows at 7% CAGR, yet most organisations leave revenue untapped by failing to convert attention into cash across overlooked functions like ticketing, hospitality, betting, and subscriptions.
The Revenue & Commercial Track pinpoints those gaps and reveals how to build diversified models that connect engagement with real income.
LIV Golf is successfully capturing the next generation of fans, with nearly a third of event-goers experiencing pro golf for the first time. As the 2026 season spans five continents with elite partners like Rolex and Salesforce, the league’s commercial model is maturing. James Dunkley explores the competitive offerings and revenue streams empowering franchises to reach profitability this season, paving the way for a new era of sports investment.
Explore the strategy behind UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. From early planning and narrative building to stakeholder alignment and marketing activation, hear how the tournament was positioned as an international cultural moment, driving record ticket demand, commercial success and unprecedented fan engagement across Europe and the ripple effect across the women’s football landscape.
How did the DP World Tour successfully double its sponsorship revenue, despite the flux created by LIV Golf? By creating a scalable, multi-territory platform with a more scientific approach to B2B networking – with its DP World Title Partnership central to this innovation.
Women’s sports is growing fast, but it must build for the modern era – not replicate outdated legacy models.
Day 2 (30 April)
Women’s sport is at an inflection point – with audiences surging and revenues accelerating faster than men’s sport, yet billions in untapped potential still on the table.
Gain the strategies, connections, and clarity to bridge the monetisation gap and unlock new commercial opportunities.
In this session, we will explore how the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup serves as a pivotal moment to move beyond growth narratives and position women’s cricket as a premium commercial product. By leveraging Sky’s elite production and storytelling, the ECB and Sky partnership aims to deepen fandom, close the participation gap, and establish a lasting legacy for the next generation of athletes.
Hear how League One Volleyball is scaling through purposeful brand strategy and athlete‑centric storytelling to deepen fan engagement and commercial appeal.